Monday, August 15, 2005

Tonight on Counterpoint

8 PM EDT (GMT -5) - Counterpoint with Scott Harris
  • Ann Wright, 26 year Army Veteran and U.S. diplomat for 15 years before resigning in March 2003 over her opposition to the Iraq War. She reports from Crawford, Texas where she is protesting the war with Cindy Sheehan.
  • Fred Clarkson, author and commentator on the religious right. He examines the Republican party's relationship with extreme elements of the theocracy movement - and assesses the Justice Sunday II event sponsored by James Dobson.
  • Joyce Riley, co-producer of the documentary film, "Beyond Treason: Government Experimentation on Military & Civilian Populations." She talks about Gulf War syndrome and the connection to Depleted Uranium munitions, vaccinations and exposure to biological and chemical weapons.
  • Toby Chaudhuri, Communications Director with Campaign for America's Future, who discusses the indictment of GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the unfolding scandal involving Republican House Majority leader Tom Delay.
Some edited audio files of Counterpoint interviews can be found at http://www.btlonline.org